Nottingham triple killer broke into flat minutes after being released
BBC World
March 2, 2026
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Triple killer Valdo Calocane broke into a flat just 11 minutes after being released from custody, leading to serious consequences for the victim and highlighting concerns about his history of mental health issues and past incidents. During the Nottingham attacks on June 13, 2023, Calocane killed Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber, and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, while seriously injuring three others. Earlier, in May 2020, Calocane had attempted to break into another flat during a psychotic episode, which left the victim with a fractured spine requiring surgery.
Calocane's mental health had been a known issue for years prior to the attacks. He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in July 2020 and had been under observation by the NHS and police due to his history of violent behavior. On May 24, 2020, Calocane attempted to force entry into a flat, believing his mother was inside, and was subsequently arrested. He was released from custody later that day and soon after broke into another flat, leaving the victim with life-altering injuries. Nottinghamshire Police decided not to pursue charges due to Calocane's mental health status, based on the opinion of Dr. Faizal Seedat at Highbury Hospital.
The inquiry led by retired Judge Deborah Taylor has revealed that police failed to link two separate incidents involving Calocane on May 24, 2020. This oversight has raised questions about the handling of such cases and whether
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Originally published on BBC World on 3/2/2026